In the Prior Version of the DSM (The DSM-IV), Which

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the prior version of the DSM (the DSM-IV) , which of the following was considered the less severe disorder?

• A) Substance dependence
• B) Mild substance use disorder
• C) Mild substance dependence
• D) Substance abuse

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Definitions:

Actor/Observer Bias

The tendency to attribute one's own actions to external causes while attributing others' actions to their personality.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A situation where an individual's expectations or the expectations of others lead to behaviors that cause those expectations to come true.

Ingroup/Outgroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group (the ingroup) over those in other groups (the outgroup), often leading to prejudice and discrimination.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences behavior in a way that causes the belief to become true.